Stories about Construction Industry
Construction Hike for Hope: How Two AFSP Volunteers Joined Forces to Fight Suicide in Their Industry
Two AFSP volunteers, Vince Hafeli and Rob Labbe, share how they joined forces to fight suicide in the construction industry by creating Construction Hike for Hope and expanding it across the country. Now, what began as a construction-driven initiative has grown into something larger.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Reaches Over 188,000 Construction Workers with Hard Hat Courage Initiative
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) today announced that its Hard Hat Courage initiative has reached more than 188,000 craft and construction industry professionals with its suicide prevention education and awareness campaign since May 2025.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Utility Expo Partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Promote Mental Health Awareness Across the Construction Industry
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo, the premier trade shows for the construction and utility sectors, are proud to announce a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).
Construction CEOs Set Agenda to Tackle Suicide in Construction Industry
Top executives from America's largest construction companies and unions hosted the inaugural CEO Advisory Council meeting focused on preventing suicides in the construction industry.
Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner to Prevent Construction Worker Suicides
Bechtel’s $7 million dollar commitment to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will provide critical resources and programming to 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years.